Exercise Resource List
There are many different forms of exercises that can help you reach your health and fitness goals.
Some forms are more effective than others.
However the most important question to ask is - can you enjoy that form of exercise over the long-term?
For me, I loved playing team sports and gradually built a love for strength training.
Your journey might be completely different.
If you keep experimenting with different forms of exercise, you're bound to fall in love with something that you like.
Remember to take a gradual approach and be patient with any chosen form of exercise.
Key Guiding Principles:
- Short, high intensity bursts of movement are most effective when it comes to weight loss. (Eg. sprinting, weight lifting, dancing and sports.)
- Walking has many physical and mental benefits associated with it and should be incorporated in your daily lifestyle, no matter your fitness level.
- Long periods of medium intensity exercise (eg. jogging, cycling) should be done occasionally unless you really enjoy it.
- In terms of frequency, you should have some form of exercise on a daily basis, and aim for high intensity sessions 3-5x a week (but remember to build this up gradually over time).
- It can take a few weeks before you start mastering and enjoying a specific type of activity.
- Make sure to mix it up and explore different forms of exercise to keep things exciting.
Exercise Ideas:
Dancing
- Dance Dynamics - group fitness classes
- Salsa Foundation - beginner Salsa classes (free)
Yoga
- Isha Foundation - learn classical yoga
- Lululemon Athletica - in-store yoga classes (free)
Dodgeball
- Major League Baseball - join a social team with a friend!
Strength Training
- Nerd Fitness - learn the basics online (free)
- Listen to Your Body - personalised group training
Bushwalking/Hiking
- Walking clubs - join a local group! (free)
Mixed Martial Arts (boxing, muay thai, karate, taekwondo)
- Google your closest centre and ask for a free trial!
High Intensity Interval Training (running, cycling, rowing, stair climbing)
- Reddit - How to get started (free)
Social Club Sport (cricket, soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis, squash, badminton, footy, golf, table tennis, netball, futsal and many more)
- Google your closest club and join a team - don't forget about indoor sports during winter!
Rock Climbing
- Hard Rock - fun date idea!
Bodyweight Exercises
- Reddit - 5-phase progression program (free)
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If you have more fun and innovative ways to get fit, email me at kern@bodyknowsbest.net and I'll add it to the list!